NEC's new pro 20-inch MultiSync reviewed

The folks over at PC Magazine have taken a look-see at NEC's new MultiSync LCD2090UXi pro display, and while they liked what it can do, they're thinking it's probably best left to the pros and their expensable pocketbooks. We're guessing the $1299 price tag for a 20-inch LCD is all of a review most people will need to hear, but they went on to find that the display's powerful color controls, automatic ambient light adjustment, and flat-out great color make it definitely worth the consideration of those who can afford it. The 1600x1200 display also offers a very wide 170 degree viewing angle, and its 8ms gray-to-gray response time isn't too shabby either. The picture wasn't as perfect when using an analog connection, and DVDs showed some background noise, but neither of those should raise a flag for most pros.

[LoganT @ Mar 8th 2006 8:33PM]

I'd rather have a 24" Dell monitor that I can get for less than that.

[Echo_ @ Mar 8th 2006 9:50PM]

logan the point is not what is cheaper its how this correctly displays color.

artists would rather have accurate color reproduction than a larger monitor


and if we are comparing monitors that size id rather get the 23 inch sony

[Drumr @ Mar 8th 2006 10:51PM]

hmm, the best ive seen for the $ is my 21 inch widecreen gateway, hi def, 1000:1 contrast, 1680x1050 res, HCDP compatable...

good stuff

[Dave @ Mar 8th 2006 11:18PM]

Holy crap, My 21" Apple cinema cost less than that. And I'm pretty sure it'd win in a fight.

[Michael Ishigaki @ Mar 9th 2006 12:06AM]

I don't think you guys understand. Your 21 inch gateway monitor with a 1000:1 contrast ratio doesn't even compare to this one because this one is for professionals. Contrast ratio, screen size, or whatever has nothing to do with the monitor correctly displaying colors and a large variety of colors.

[diulei @ Mar 9th 2006 12:14AM]

The quality might be better, but is it $600 better than the competition? I think not.

[AutoDas @ Mar 9th 2006 1:04AM]

Why would professional artists need 6 different color settings that this thing offers? Shouldn't they just need the one REAL color setting? The only key feature that I like in this thing is the ambient light sensor. It also wouldn't hurt if they managed to make this look good. The Gateway 21" really is the better buy here.

[randompass @ Mar 9th 2006 1:27AM]

bottom line, this is for visual freaks, pros and ppl who want an insanly good picture
otherwise you're just wasting your money
or compensating

[loyukfai @ Mar 9th 2006 9:45AM]

How about Dell's 2007FPW? Rumours had it to be released in February but still no where in sight.

[Jerry Kindall @ Mar 9th 2006 4:27PM]

"Shouldn't they just need the one REAL color setting?" Which "one" REAL color setting would that be? Daylight, or incandescent, or fluorescent?

[AutoDas @ Mar 9th 2006 6:10PM]

[sarcasm]ah **** Jerry you're so right! I forgot that for me as a consumer I have to set my laptop to the correct setting at every time of the day! GEE thank you![/sarcasm]

How is the professional going to know what enviornment their audience is going to be in? They should just stick to the standard colors.

[DustGraphics @ Apr 13th 2006 2:02AM]

AutoDAS, you are a moron.
Ignorance is th eone thing you have going for you.
What makes you think the color settings apply to th eaudience at all? and to digital media even?
Ever loked at a magazine? Well its layed out via PC and uses different photographs that all need to be matched. Hence accurate color reproduction is key.

Ambient light sensitivity is none-beneficial to anything than a designers tired eyes after a 100 hour week in front of this screen.

g'day

[DustGraphics @ Apr 13th 2006 2:03AM]

AutoDAS, you are a moron.
Ignorance is th eone thing you have going for you.
What makes you think the color settings apply to th eaudience at all? and to digital media even?
Ever loked at a magazine? Well its layed out via PC and uses different photographs that all need to be matched. Hence accurate color reproduction is key.

Ambient light sensitivity is none-beneficial to anything than a designers tired eyes after a 100 hour week in front of this screen.

g'day